A program that could help people realize their full potential is available to thousands in Hawaii, but only hundreds are taking advantage of it.

Hawaii human-trafficking activists say Kathryn Xian’s in-your-face style is hindering progress and hurting the victims they are trying to help. Now, she’s in danger of losing her seat on a statewide task force working to find solutions to the issue she’s so closely identified with.

The Hawaii law is effective January 1, 2016.

When it comes to rents and real estate, the state’s middle class can’t compete with the endless pool of people who want to move here.

The Medical-Legal Partnership for Children in Hawaii has been helping the low-income community for the past six years.

We can acknowledge their experiences by enabling those contributing to our state, who continue to fight for the survival of their families, to live unafraid.

Under House Bill 1007, residents could apply for a limited purpose Hawaii driver’s license without showing proof of U.S. citizenship. Supporters say it would assist anyone with ID problems, and make the roads safer for everyone.

Hawaii will see about a 10 percent increase in taxes paid by undocumented immigrants because of the president’s executive actions.

Hawaii, Guam and the Northern Marianas have struggled to help growing Micronesian populations.